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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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